Credit Hire Litigator

Job Description

Credit Hire Litigator

Location: Liverpool or Bolton

Salary: £Competitive

Contract Type: Perm

Position Type: Full Time

We are currently seeking a Credit Hire Litigator / Fee Earner to join our growing teams in Liverpool or Bolton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional who takes pride in delivering excellent client service and achieving strong results.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for experienced Solicitors or Fee Earners with a background in Credit Hire litigation to manage a variety of claims. If you’re driven, ambitious, and looking for a dynamic and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of litigated fast-track and multi-track Credit Hire claims
• Handle a mix of liability admitted and disputed cases
• Ensure compliance with court directions, court orders, and internal protocols
• Adhere to supervisor guidance and case strategy in a timely manner
• Keep the credit hire provider regularly updated on case progress
• Maintain and develop strong working relationships with hire companies
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the litigation team
• Manage cases from the commencement of proceedings through to trial
• Confidently use case management systems and maintain accurate records
• Negotiate settlements and work towards achieving optimal outcomes for clients

About You:

• Proven experience in handling Credit Hire claims is essential
• Able to manage a full caseload of RTA claims through to resolution
• Solid understanding of the personal injury claims process and costs
• Experience with Proclaim case management software is desirable
• Strong working knowledge of Credit Hire case law, MOJ protocols, Pre-Action Protocol, and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
• Results-focused, with awareness of KPIs such as settlement rates, billing, and case durations
• Organised, resilient, and capable of managing workloads under pressure
• Experience dealing with infant approval hearings
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Professional, client-focused approach with excellent communication skills

Company Values:

We’re a collaboration of companies established in 2006 working towards and guaranteeing the same goal.  Our mission: We are driven to succeed.  Our purpose is to help people move on in their lives through supporting our clients, our communities and each other.

• We support
• We surpass
• We succeed

What we offer in return:

We offer a clean professional office working environment with fantastic facilities in the heart of Liverpool City Centre which has great travel links. A competitive salary including 23 days holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays.  Employee Assistant Programme. Workplace pension scheme.  Free onsite Gym, weekly classes and wellbeing programmes. Discounted onsite Restaurant, Coffee Shop / Café.  Secure bike storage. Discounted local parking. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful Law firm.